Wal basses

The critical question: what is the nut width and bridge spacing for Wal 5-string basses? I've searched here and @various relevant sites and could not find the info.

Background: after hearing so much positive feedback about Wal basses (and also their recorded tones, esp. Justin Chancellor's) I've become intrigued. I'm not yet in the market for another boutique bass (let alone an imported one), and hopefully someday soon I'll get a chance to audition one for myself. But I'm picky about string spacing so before I get too carried away with Wal GAS I'd like to know whether the Wal 5 specs meet my criteria (I prefer 1-7/8" and 3/4", respectively). Other comments welcome... TIA.

Originally posted by alaskabass The variances in the string and nut spacing could very well be the result of the measurement tools and application.

Mike Z stated he used a tape measure. If the measurements were done with calipers in both instances an accurate comparison could be made.

Don't let measurement methods scare you off.

GAS is good
Don

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I don't recall the BunnyBass folks saying they used calipers, but I could well be mistaken. I don't think I'm 1/8" of an inch off, though! The measurements on my bass seem consistent with the other Wal 5's I've played, so I'm reasonably certain both basses have the same neck dimensions--it would be easy enough to ask the current owner, though.

Regardless of the measurement methods, there's no question that the string spacing at the bridge is narrower than his stated preference of 3/4".

just a caliper measurement reminder---when using calipers, remember that when actually measuring the distance from string to string, you are measuring the distance from the center of mass of one string to the center of mass to the next string, not actually _between_ the strings. That will always give you the correct measurement. Otherwise, string spacing would change every time you change string guages, a few thousandths of an inch or so, but precision is precision